Pipe Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Pipe Welder (Newport News, VA)

LEAD Marine Division
Newport News, VA, USA

Full-Time | Contract
Benefits Available
Pay:
• Local: $50.00/hr
• Non-Local: $50.00/hr + $145/day per diem
Shift: Full-Time, 40 hrs/week

We are hiring experienced Pipe Welders in Newport News, VA to support high-spec pipe welding on naval and industrial projects. The Pipe Welder role requires proficiency in GTAW/SMAW (with FCAW as needed) on carbon and stainless steel, strict adherence to WPS requirements, and demonstrated competency in root, hot, and cap passes for code-quality pipe welding.

Responsibilities

• Weld pipe using GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW (as required) per WPS and job specifications.
• Maintain proper purge, interpass temperatures, and weld cleanliness.
• Execute high-quality root, hot, and cap passes that meet QA and NDT requirements.
• Support NDT inspections including VT, RT, and PT.
• Perform weld repairs as directed by QA and supervision.

Requirements

• Successful recent pipe weld test (6G preferred).
• Strong knowledge of joint prep, consumables, purge requirements, and pipe welding techniques.
• Ability to read WPS, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work in physically demanding shipyard environments.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Paid Sick Leave (Hours-worked eligibility requirement applies)
• Paid Holidays (Hours-worked eligibility requirement applies)
• Referral Bonus Program

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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About LEAD Marine

LEAD Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment toward safety and to provide long-term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.